BEST FOR MATURE SKIN – inflammations, wrinkles

USER BENEFITS

neutralizes microbes

• Rejuvenates and nourishes mature skin

reduces the appearance of wrinkles

assists in wound healing

• helps heal burns and wounds

• encourages cell regeneration

neutralizes fungi

reduces scarring

USES

inflammation

infection

mature skin

wounds

cuts

rejuvenation

wrinkles

infected cuts and wounds

fungal growths

active

fragrance

Elemi essential oil, made from tree resin, is traditionally used in skin care and to heal wounds.

Known for it’s wound healing abilities, Elemi is an excellent essential oil for skin care. It brings a natural vibrancy to skin that has been damaged by the sun, scarring, or the natural aging process. It also decreases the appearance of wrinkles.

ABOUT THE PLANT

The Elemi (Canarium luzonicum) tree is a member of the Burseracae family. A tall tropical tree (growing up to 30 meters in height), Elemi, locally called ‘Pili', is native to the Philippines and a distant cousin of Frankincense. When the lovely pale yellow leaves of the Elemi begin to sprout, the tree produces an exotic honey-like aromatic oleo-resin. The botanical resin will solidify on contact with the air and the tree stops producing it when the last leaf falls.

Native to the Philippine Islands and the Moluccas, where it is also cultivated. Distillation of the oil takes place at its source.

ABOUT THE OIL

The name 'elemi' comes from an arabic phrase meaning 'above and below', reminding us that the sacred resin in the tree supports our well-being on both the spiritual and the physical planes. Reminiscent of Frankincense and Myrrh, the steam distilled Elemi essential oil is light yellow color with a pleasant rich aroma with that hints of balsam, pine, and lemon.

Elemi is an exudation of a pathological product from the tree, Canarium luziconum , a semi-solid, pale-yellow, waxy-honeylike mass, usually containing various debrris

steam distilled from crude elemi the oil is a colorless or pale yellow, mobile liquied

OF INTEREST

Used extensively in ancient Egypt, the Middle East and later throughout Europe, Elemi has a long history of use in both medicinal and cosmetic formulas. Often used in skin care, soaps, and incense formulas, Elemi is still used extensively. Highly regarded as a fixative, the Egyptians used Elemi resin as a part of the embalming process.

CHEMISTRY

(+)-Limonene

Elemol

α-Phellandrene

Elemicin

ρ-Cymene

α-Pinene

1,8-Cineole

β-Myrcene

β-Phellandrene

Sabinene

β-Pinene

Methyleugenol

still

Its light, spicy-balsamic, lemony aroma helps attain a meditative state.

CHAKRA: SACRAL

USER BENEFITS

• neutralizes microbes

diminishes swelling

soothes

• lessens anxiety

• calms the nervous system

reduces stress

decreases nervous tension

• strengthens

• enlivens

USES

stress

nervousness

USES

soaps

detergents

cosmetics

perfumes

incense

soaps

primarily used as a fixative

freshener and topnote material in

Fougères

chypres

colognes

heavy-sweet floral bases

SUBTLE AROMATHERAPY

Elemi essential oil can be used in emotional healing to encourage calm, stillness, contentment, compassion and peace.

awakens the knowing that is hushed in reality

speaks to the inner being

comforts

steadies the heart and mind

soothes

supports our humanity

offers:

strength

upliftment

encourages:

soothing

calm

stillness

contentment

compassion

peace

AROMA NOTES

This Elemi essential oil is has a bright, lemongrass top note, followed by a woody balsam and pine-like middle note and a sweet balsamic, orange oil undertone. It is reminiscent of Frankincense and Myrrh oils.

light

fresh-lemony

peppery

which dries out into a balsamic,

slightly green-woody

sweet-spicy note

Elemi blends well with spice oils like Cardamom, Cinnamon, and Ginger, and flower oils like Geranium, Lavender, Melissa, and Orange Blossom. It also melds well with other trees and resins such as Frankincense, Galbanum, Myrrh, Rosewood, and Sandalwood. Rosemary, Cistus, Clove, Orange, Lemon, Lemongrass, Marjoram, Petitgrain, Benzoin, Bay

MIDDLE-BASE NOTE

Aromatherapy, A Complete Guide to the Healing Art by Kathi Keville and Mindy Green

Aromatherapy for Healing the Spirit, Restoring Emotional and Mental Balance with Essential Oils by Gabriel Mojay

Essential Oil Safety, Second edition by Robert Tisserand and Rodney Young

Perfume and Flavor Materials of Natural Origin by Steffen Arctander

The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy Second Edition by Salvatore Battaglia

The Fragrant Heavens, the Spiritual Dimension of Fragrance and Aromatherapy by Valerie Ann Worwood

The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils, The Complete Guide to the Use of Oils in Aromatherapy and Herbalism